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2021 was a successful year for Pakistan at UN: envoy
Munir Akram says Islamabad continued to make legal, political and moral case for Kashmiris freedom struggle
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Sheikh visits slain Jokhio’s family
PTI leader says Jokhio's killers will be brought to justice
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Social worker’s alleged killer remanded
Suspect reportedly confessed to being jealous of victim's reputation
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Russia test-fires new hypersonic missiles from frigate, submarine
Russian President Putin lauds weapon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems
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Copyright violations, plagiarism affect Bangladesh’s higher education quality
Under prevailing analogue system, ‘teachers submit their thesis papers based on plagiarism for personal interests’
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UK honours Covid scientists and medics, Bond actor Daniel Craig
The chief medical officers for England were given knighthoods
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Thousands rally in Iraq to mark 2020 killing of Iran general
Chanting ‘Death to America’, supporters fill a Baghdad square to honour General Qassem Soleimani
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Pakistan strongly condemns killing of four more Kashmiris
Youth were martyred in Srinagar and Kupwara, IIOJK
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UAE announces travel ban on non-vaccinated citizens
Fully vaccinated citizens would also require a booster shot to be eligible to travel from Jan 10
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28 Pakistani companies win GDIB Awards in different categories
Awards assessed on scores on scale of 1-5 including Best Practice, Progressive, Proactive, Reactive, and Inactive
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Germany shuts three of its last six nuclear plants
Govt to speed up the phasing out of nuclear power as it turns its focus to renewables
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Two navy officers promoted to rank of rear admiral
Rear Admirals Faisal Amin and Syed Faisal Ali Shah are both recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (military)
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Contempt proceedings can’t be initiated at anyone’s request: IHC
Court had previously ruled that judges are not above the law and are accountable
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Discrimination between powerful and weak destroys societies: PM
Dispensing justice and rule of law are hallmark of a civilised society, says Imran while talking to prominent scholars
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5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of K-P
People rush out of their homes in panic; no loss of life or property has been reported as yet
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Violence against women insults God, pope says in New Year's message
Since Covid-19 pandemic began, Francis has several times spoken out against domestic violence
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India gives 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan
Additional doses will be supplied in next weeks, says Ministry of External Affairs
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Indian state enacts law against mob lynching
Country sees a steep rise in mob violence targeting Muslim community after Hindu nationalist BJP rose to power in 2014
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Police book unknown assailants for murder attempt on PML-N MPA
Police sources say someone hired contract killers to kill Bilal Yaseen
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Pak, India exchange lists of nuclear installations
Both sides also forward names of inmates in each other’s jails
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Woman kills three daughters, immolates self
Police say woman suffered severe burns, shifted to hospital
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At least 12 killed in stampede at religious shrine in IIOJK
Official says a high-level inquiry has been ordered
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K-3 nuclear power plant loads with fuel
Ceremony marks 30 years of cooperation between Pakistan and China
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Govt will pay ‘political cost’ for withdrawing GST exemption: FBR chief
Dr Ashfaq says tax infrastructure must be reformed through removal of policy-level discrepancies and contradictions
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ADB committed $2.3b for Pakistan in 2021
ADB country director says Pakistan made 'robust economic, fiscal and structural reforms' despite Covid
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Youth’s tortured body recovered in Okara
Unidentified suspects had brutally slit victim’s throat
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Action taken in 94 medicine-related cases
Healthcare secretary says 16 of them forwarded to drug courts
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PML-N MPA Bilal Yaseen shot at
Lawmaker shifted to Mayo Hospital for treatment
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Indian forces martyred 355 Kashmiris in 2021
APHC representatives hold demonstration outside Indian High Commission to protest Indian atrocities
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Rs4 hike in petrol price greets consumers on New Year
New price part of efforts to meet target of petroleum levy agreed with IMF
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Karachi Zoo's Madhubala turns 16
Female elephant's birthday was celebrated at the elephant house of the zoo
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Kabul takeover shaped Pakistan’s foreign policy
Last year proved to be watershed moment for Afghanistan where Taliban came into power
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Azam Jamil appointed SAPM on 'tourism coordination'
His appointment will be in an honorary capacity, reads notification
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Britain approves Pfizer's antiviral Covid-19 pill
Britain is scrambling to build its defences amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases in the winter season
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PML-N MPA Bilal Yaseen shot, injured in Lahore
Police say unidentified assailants opened fire on Punjab lawmaker in Data Darbar vicinity of city
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‘New Year gift’: Govt cuts LPG price by nearly Rs6 per kg
The reduction will directly benefit 72% of the country's population, says Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry
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'Either go to London or jail', Fawad tells Shehbaz
Info minister says LHC has been requested to conduct a day-to-day hearing of PML-N president's case
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Covid-19 pandemic deepens online Islamophobia in Europe
Report says majority of European states do not record Islamophobic incidents as a separate category of hate crime
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'Let the people enjoy': IHC throws away petition against New Year fireworks
Light shows take place throughout the world even in Saudi Arabia, remarks IHC CJ
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In pictures: Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style
Australians bid farewell to 2021 with traditional fireworks display as South Africa offers Omicron hope
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200 Hindu pilgrims from India to visit Pakistan on New Year
PHC chief Dr Ramesh Kumar has announced boosting religious tourism between Pakistan and India
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Aiwan-e-Sadr to open its doors to general public on Saturday
The presidency will remain open for the people from 1pm to 4pm on January 1, 2022
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Ex-Afghan president says decision to flee Kabul made in 'minutes'
Ghani says security at presidential palace 'collapsed' on the morning of August 15
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India says China 'inventing' names in disputed region
Spokesperson says southern Tibet has historically been Chinese territory
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Four killed, 200 injured in protests in Sudan: Doctors group
Protests across North African country demand restoration of civilian rule
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Quetta blast death toll reaches six
Two more succumb to injuries a day later; CTD registers case against unidentified persons
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Four soldiers martyred in North Waziristan operation: ISPR
Two terrorists involved in attacks on security forces killed in Tank operation
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‘Paigham-e-Pakistan’ a step forward: CII chairman
Dr Ayaz says formal steps have been taken to ensure parliamentary support
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Senate committee directs NIH to fill vacant seats
Discusses implementation of government’s decision to increase medical college seats for erstwhile FATA, Balochistan
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Senate body directs food ministry to probe urea shortage
Standing Committee on Food Security decides to provide gas supply to urea plants
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Arrest warrants issued for K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur
District court rejects exemption plea, seeks presence at next hearing
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Sugar prices fall by Rs10 in Karachi
Retail prices range between Rs 180 and Rs 185 per kilogram
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Senate polling continues in K-P, Punjab
130 votes have been cast in the Punjab Assembly out of 369 total members
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Ishaq Dar arrives in New York for UN meetings
Dar to join summit co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, France backing Palestinian statehood
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Heatwave grips Lahore as Punjab braces for fourth monsoon spell
PDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms for Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, parts of Southern Punjab
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11 arrested after couple shot dead in Balochistan over 'honour'
Case lodged against all suspected perpetrators, says CM Bugti
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Brutal 'honour killing' caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Couple executed for marrying of their free will despite family opposition
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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Issue new number plates for free'
MQM-P leader comes out all guns blazing against imposition of Ajrak-themed number plates of vehicles
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Stay away from Indian waters, fishermen warned
They are told hostile neighbour might accuse them of terrorism or sabotage
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Elderly woman seeks protection from abusive son
Rubina Rajput staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children
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Two brothers crushed to death by tanker
Following the incident, enraged locals torched the water tanker in protest
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PR renews bid to outsource 11 trains
Only one train attracts bids in earlier attempt
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CTD identifies notorious suicide bomber
The deceased militant was involved in multiple terrorist activities in Karachi
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Afghan refugees risk billions in losses
Business assets, economic contributions at stake as deportation fears grow
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Crypto breaches $4tr in market value
Regulatory clarity, institutional flows drive sector to new peak
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Bourse hits record close near 140k
Bulls dominate trading as KSE-100 index climbs 4,298 points
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100 agri graduates head to China for training
Initiative aims to modernise farming, promote climate-smart agriculture
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Software body demands predictable tax system
Presents reform package to cut compliance costs, unlock investment
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ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project
Bank experts inspect Karachi-Rohri section of major railway scheme
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Govt to build Rs3b aquaculture park
Maritime minister projects annual revenue potential to be up to $7.2m, project to operate under public-private partner
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Indian court acquits 12 in 2006 Mumbai train bombings
2006 blasts during evening rush hour left 187 dead, over 800 injured
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Trainer jet crashes in Dhaka, 19 killed
More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns
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X refuses to comply with French investigation, labels it 'politically driven'
Elon Musk's X rejects French allegations of data manipulation, claiming investigation seeks to restrict free speech
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At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
Israeli army chief drafts new plan to expand ground operations, to take over Gaza
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Runway closed as Air India jet skids off during landing
All passengers, crew members have since disembarked
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf security if E3 reinstates UN sanctions
E3 countries, Iran have in recent months held inconclusive talks on Tehran's nuclear program
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US hosts Pakistan military chief at White House, India responds by warming to China
New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge
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Turkey to suspend Iraq‑Turkey oil pipeline deal
Ankara aims to renew underused pipeline for regional economic gains
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'Trump's deportations lack US public support'
Polls from both CNN and CBS show that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation approach
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South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing
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Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands
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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
Consultations are ongoing regarding a date and location for the talks
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Election drubbing projected for Japan PM
Ishiba took over in September on his fifth attempt and immediately called elections
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Marcus Rashford completes medical ahead of Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Venus Williams, 45, set for return to tennis at Citi Open
After a 16-month absence and health scare, Venus Williams returns to the WTA Tour at the Citi Open in Washington, DC
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Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for £79 million Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool will pay an initial guarantee of £69 million, with a further £10 million in add-ons
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Jon Jones responds to Dana White's comments at UFC 318
Jones expressed disappointment with White and reaffirmed his commitment to fight at UFC's 2026 White House event
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England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
ICC confirmed the decision in Singapore, rejecting BCCI's bid in the process
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Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Hesson stated the pitch was not up to international cricket standards after Bangladesh's thrashing win over Pakistan
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey’s legal situation
Arteta states he is "100%" confident club followed all legal processes in Thomas Partey's rape charges case
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle